Topic: West Side Story

West Side Story - 4:35AM on 12/29/2008

Show: West Side Story

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RE:west side story - 4:35AM on 12/29/2008

Why sing and speak spanish? Iwant the english version. The singers were good but i would bet 90% of the people didnt understane spainish

West Side Story - 11:55PM on 1/11/2009

I admire Arthur Laurents for including the Spanish language in the most recent revival of the classic musical. I fear that it that will detract from the greatness of the book, music and lyrics of the original ground-breaking musical. Fifty years does not mean a new version is mandatory. Perfection is perfection.

RE: West Side Story - 10:58PM on 2/03/2009

I agree, the show should be revived as is! If a show is drastically changed, it is not a revival. It is a new show. Please, lets hope this does not become "the thing to do." All of us know that theater is fantasy, it doesn't always have to be changed to be politically correct. Truly offensive material would not be worth seeing, but something just the old way of thinking is not offensive, if taken in proper context. Look at the fantastic production of South Pacific at Lincoln Center: ideas that are not commonly held today, but beautifully presented in the new production.

Siento Hermosa! - 6:05PM on 2/04/2009

As an actor who loves the show and speaks Spanish, I am beyond excited about this production! The bits and pieces of the translated stuff sounds awesome and I hope it adds to the show...not that the masterpiece needed any changes!